CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A House committee will hear from the public Tuesday on a series of bills inspired by the proposed construction of a 180-mile transmission line originating in northern New Hampshire.

The Northern Pass project would bring 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydro-electric power into New England.

Critics argue the towers along the route — especially in the North Country — would damage New Hampshire's environment, lower property values and make the state less attractive to tourists.

Supporters argue the power would reduce carbon emissions.

The bills would require everything from a moratorium on to requiring that transmission lines be buried.